Store Manager

Recreational Equipment, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 87,087 - 108,909; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount

Access to health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Accrued time off

Job summary

Recreational Equipment, Inc. is seeking a Store Manager in Fort Collins, Colorado. The successful candidate will lead daily store operations of a retail profit center, managing sales between $5‑$30 million. Key responsibilities include developing retail plans, engaging with the community, and inspiring a customer-centric culture. Candidates should have 3-5 years of retail store management experience and a passion for building relationships.

The position comes with benefits including employee discounts, health benefits, retirement savings plan, and accrued time off.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of retail store management experience preferred.
• Enjoys communicating and building relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Open to feedback and supporting the business.
• Uses innovative thinking and sound judgment to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and achieve short and long-term retail plans.
• Manage and delegate planned priorities to Sales Managers.
• Oversee store profitability and financial budgeting.
• Engage in local organizations and community events.
• Inspire a customer-centric culture.

Skills

Retail store management experience

Communication and relationship building

Problem-solving

Goal setting and prioritization

Team development

Job description

Overview

Our team seeks a Store Manager who will drive daily operations of the store. You will manage a retail profit center of $5‑$30 million in sales volume and create and reinforce a sales culture within the store. You will ensure service is prompt and customer expectations are met. You’ll boldly guide teams through change, helping Sales Managers and Shop Service Managers develop staff to reach sales and service goals. You will fulfill REI’s vision of educating, inspiring and outfitting our customers for a lifetime of outdoor experiences and stewardship. Ready to discover better with us?

How you will be successful

• Develop and achieve short and long‑term retail plans.
• Manage and delegate planned priorities to Sales Managers and Shop Service Managers.
• Create a positive employee experience focused on engagement and retention.
• Use store reports to identify strategies for improving metrics.
• Oversee store profitability and financial budgeting.
• Monitor inventory levels, facilities, and other assets.
• Engage in local organizations and community events.
• Inspire a customer‑centric culture by recognizing and rewarding the team.
• Develop top performers and evaluate performance.
• Build teams through effective employee development, involvement, and communication.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Bring your passionate, authentic self. We lead with our values, creating a culture that inspires and enables everyone to bring their whole self and highest ambitions to work every day so that we can achieve more outside together.

Your qualities:

• 3‑5 years of retail store management experience (preferred).
• Enjoys communicating and building relationships, both inside and outside the organization.
• Open to feedback and other viewpoints in the spirit of supporting the business.
• Uses business understanding, innovative thinking, and sound judgment to solve problems.
• Makes solid recommendations by combining information from various sources.
• Produces quality work by setting effective goals and establishing priorities.
• Organizes and uses resources to meet deadlines, keeping others in the loop about plans and progress.
• Engages and influences others to accomplish worthwhile organizational goals.

Closing

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti‑racist, multicultural organization. We know that there’s strength in our diversity – each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you’re backed by benefits that support your whole life.

We offer all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan, and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

Pay Range

$87,087.73 – $108,909.74 per year